1931 Cord L-29 Rumble Seat Cabriolet / 2929040 Chassis Information

Rumble Seat CabrioletChassis #: 2929040Engine # FD3696AVin #: F-117

Sold for $231,000 at 2013 RM Auctions - St John's.This Cord L-29 Cabriolet was built in July of 1930 and was a late 1930 model that remained unsold as the industry entered 1931. The chassis was re-numbered by the factory from 2928480 to the present 2929040, explaining the presence of both numbers of the chassis.

The car was in long-term ownership by Tom Landers and Bobbie Crump of Louisiana, prior to joining the present owner's collection. The car was given a restoration in the late 1990s, and was issued Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club certification number CL-077, certifying it as a Category One car.

The car is finished in red and black, with a black leather interior and black canvas top. It has dual side-mounted spares, chrome wire wheels, driving lights, and dual cowl lights.